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Medicine And Religion: A Historical Introduction
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Explores The Interplay Of Medicine And Religion In Western Societies.Medicine And Religion Is The First Book To Comprehensively Examine The Relationship Between Medicine And Religion In The Western Tradition From Ancient Times To The Modern Era. Beginning With The Earliest Attempts To Heal The Body And Account For The Meaning Of Illness In The Ancient Near East, Historian Gary B. Ferngren Describes How The Polytheistic Religions Of Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, And Rome And The Monotheistic Faiths Of Judaism, Christianity, And Islam Have Complemented Medicine In The Ancient, Medieval, And Modern Periods.Ferngren Paints A Broad And Detailed Portrait Of How Humans Throughout The Ages Have Drawn On Specific Values Of Diverse Religious Traditions In Caring For The Body. Religious Perspectives Have Informed Both The Treatment Of Disease And The Provision Of Health Care. And, While Tensions Have Sometimes Existed, Relations Between Medicine And Religion Have Often Been Cooperative And Mutually Beneficial.Religious Beliefs Provided A Framework For Explaining Disease And Suffering That Was Larger Than Medicine Alone Could Offer. These Beliefs Furnished A Theological Basis For A Compassionate Care Of The Sick That Led To The Creation Of The Hospital And A Long Tradition Of Charitable Medicine.Praise For Medicine And Health Care In Early Christianity, By Gary B. FerngrenThis Fine Work Looks Forward As Well As Backward; It Invites Fuller Reflection Of The Many Senses In Which Medicine And Religion Intersect And Merits Wide Readership.JamaAn Important Book, For Students Of Christian Theology Who Understand Health And Healing To Be Topics Of Theological Interest, And For Health Care Practitioners Who Seek A Historical Perspective On The Development Of The Ethos Of Their Vocation.Journal Of Religion And Health
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Medicine and Religion: A Historical Introduction'? A: The book explores the relationship between medicine and religion in Western societies, examining how these two fields have interacted throughout history.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gary B. Ferngren, a historian who specializes in the intersection of medicine and religion.
- Q: What time periods does the book cover? A: The book covers a broad range of time periods, from ancient times to the modern era.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those studying theology? A: Yes, it is an important resource for students of theology, especially those interested in health and healing as theological topics.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Medicine and Religion: A Historical Introduction' published? A: The book was published on March 19, 2014.
- Q: Does the book discuss the role of religious beliefs in healthcare? A: Yes, it discusses how religious beliefs have historically provided a framework for understanding disease and suffering, influencing medical care and the establishment of hospitals.
- Q: Is there any praise or reviews for this book? A: Yes, it has received positive reviews, including commendations from sources like JAMA and the Journal of Religion and Health.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Ancient Civilizations.